Description
A hearty and flavorful beef and pepper pasta dish that celebrates family and connection with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
- Stir in the sliced bell peppers and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce or diced tomatoes, mixing well, and simmer for about 5 minutes, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Toss in cooked pasta until well combined, adjust seasoning, and serve hot topped with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option, or use mushrooms and zucchini for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef pasta, skillet dinner, family meals, comfort food, easy recipes